Archives for the ‘Top Story’ Category

IHL ‘has love’ and gets romantic

By Shay • May 24th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story4 comments

While IHL’s “Romantista” is a change of pace musically and lyrically for the band, they use their skills to pull it off seamlessly. They’ve always played this style of music right?



TsuShiMaMiRe, rock, and beer

By Shay • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story5 comments

Tsushimamire to Rock to Beer de is the latest from all-girl rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe. It’s another fun and strange release for the rockers who’ve toured across America a number of times.



9mm Parabellum Bullet’s Supernova / Wanderland

By Shay • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story5 comments

“Supernova”. The term fits so well when describing 9mm Parabellum Bullet. The aptly-titled track is one half of a single that drops May 21st. Beginning with a bang, “Supernova” charges.



Isu’s first solo album reviewed

By Shiny McTwinkle • May 19th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Reviews, Top Story1 comment

MC the Max frontman Isu’s first solo album is here. So, how good is it? A new contributor here at SparkPlugged gives us an in-depth review of Isu’s debut, I AM.



Kimaguren shines with “LIFE”

By Shay • May 17th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

With summer just around the corner, “LIFE” by Kimaguren is bright enough to make even the darkest basement-dwelling hermits come out of their shells and catch some rays. The anthemic track has so much ‘life’.



chickenrace’s Departure

By Shay • May 9th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

The importance of having a good time is apparent in chickenrace’s work. They will make and entrance this summer with their first maxi single, Departure. The uniquely-named band’s single comes out June 4th, 2008.



Parallel Park with tacica

By Shay • May 7th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

Parallel Park by tacica. Let’s consider the task of parallel parking. Think about how stressful and tedious it can be. Okay? tacica’s Parallel Park is nothing like that. It’s another case of “that music is only coming from three guys!?”



Fox loco phantom’s crazy night at SHIBUYA-O

By Shay • May 5th, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story0 comments

Indie rockers Fox loco phantom are hosting an incredible night of music with five great bands. On May 27, Fox loco phantom and 251 present a special party at SHIBUYA-O West.



SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS’ perfect storm

By Shay • May 2nd, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

The Japanese jazz band SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS’ new single, “STORM” is an explosion of sweetness. It’s a quick, chaotic track that is barely contained as is the rest of the maxi release.



Quruli’s Philharmonic or die

By Shay • Feb 22nd, 2008 • Category: Check it Out, Top Story1 comment

Philharmonic or die is Quruli’s “live best album” and it’s pretty amazing. Recorded during two concerts with the Ambassade Orchester, Philharmonic or die is 2-discs of Quruli greatness.